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Originally posted by keerbyriri
Madonna didn't start writing her own songs until her 3rd/4th album. Nobody thought that Madonna was special until the mid 90s - they didn't appreciate her progressive image until at least a decade into her career - remember that.
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Madonna has been creatively involved in the writing of her music ever since her debut album. Her second album, Like A Virgin, is when she became involved in both writing and production.
Granted, when she first debuted, critics were saying she wouldn't last six months in the business. By the end of the 80s she was regarded by Billboard, MTV and Musician magazine as "Artist of the Decade". So, no, I wouldn't say she only started to become appreciated during the mid-90s. She's always had a love-hate relationship with the GP and media alike.